Instant Trivia

Episode 608 - State Dept. Travel Warnings - Musical Memories - Ode To England - Stop The Presses! - Biblical Military Men

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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 608, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.

Round 1. Category: State Dept. Travel Warnings

  • 1: The U.S. uses the Swiss embassy in Iran to conduct business and the Polish embassy in this neighboring country.
  • Iraq.
  • 2: Say so long to Sarajevo; the U.S. has been warning people about visiting this country since 1992.
  • Bosnia.
  • 3: In June 1997 the U.S. closed its embassy in Brazzaville in this country and advises you not to visit.
  • The Congo.
  • 4: If you decide to go to this country (against U.S. wishes), really avoid the city of Cali.
  • Colombia.
  • 5: With tensions between Ethiopia and this country mounting, the State Dept. warned Americans to get out.
  • Eritrea.

    • Round 2. Category: Musical Memories

    • 1: This bandleader said "No 1-nighter is complete without" the following.
    • Benny Goodman.
    • 2: According to the song, it's why "I'm In The Mood For Love".
    • simply because you're near me.
    • 3: According to Sammy Cahn, it's when "Love Is Lovelier".
    • the second time around.
    • 4: Of "Dancing In The Dark", "Apple Blossom Time" or "Amapola" the 1 that's a waltz.
    • "Apple Blossom Time".
    • 5: "That's An Irish Lullaby" is usually referred to by this title, the song's 1st line.
    • "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral".

      • Round 3. Category: Ode To England

      • 1: Edward IV called off this invasion after Louis XI tendered some financial persuasion.
      • invading France.
      • 2: Chiefs and rajahs were there to see, in 1897, her diamond jubilee.
      • Queen Victoria.
      • 3: These Londoners turned the simple word "wife" into the rhyming "trouble-and-strife".
      • Cockneys.
      • 4: Headquarters was needed for Peel's new police force and this place was chosen as a matter of course.
      • Scotland Yard.
      • 5: A Westminster court with the power to seize was in a chamber whose ceiling was covered in these.
      • stars.

        • Round 4. Category: Stop The Presses!

        • 1: A kids magazine survey found out this fairy tends to leave girls about 25 cents more than boys.
        • the tooth fairy.
        • 2: A British paper claimed Prince Charles puts toothpaste in his nose to prevent this nocturnal noise.
        • snoring.
        • 3: People Magazine reported that Clint Black wears size 7 1/4 while Garth Brooks' is 7 5/8.
        • a cowboy hat.
        • 4: In 1992 she not only left her ministry but divorced her jailed husband.
        • Tammy Faye Bakker.
        • 5: The 4th annual International Leisure Suit Convention drew 1500 polyester lovers to this Iowa capital.
        • Des Moines.

          • Round 5. Category: Biblical Military Men

          • 1: This Philistine had a "helmet of brass" and a coat of mail weighing 5,000 shekels.
          • Goliath.
          • 2: The Roman centurion Cornelius, possibly the first Gentile Christian, was converted by this fisherman.
          • Peter.
          • 3: Moses designated him to defend Israel against Amalek; he later brought down the walls of Jericho.
          • Joshua.
          • 4: Benaiah was commander of this wise king's army.
          • Solomon.
          • 5: This Hittite soldier was sent to the front lines of battle so that David could take his wife Bathsheba.
          • Uriah.

            • Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

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